Cat breeds for ANs 105

Ragdoll

Named for their demeanor (ragdoll like when picked up),

all have blue eyes

and the color point gene

Maine Coon

Known as the gentle giant.

American breed famous for looks and athletic/rodent catching abilities.

loves water

Tufted ears and long plump tails

Originally thought to come from DC X raccoon but not true

only cat breed native to US

Persian

Brachycephalic cat breed with long fur

most popular cat breed in US and world.

Long fur and face can cause over heating very easily

will always look kinda fat

Do not like to be off ground. Not a climbing dog

name suggests that it originates from Perasia but not sure

Exotic

Brachycephalic cat breed with short fur,

named for the new coat colors that arose during its creation.

Perisan X american shorth haired cat

Devon rex

Naturally has curly/wavy hair that appears plush

commonly notes as “elfin” or “pixie-like” due to its silly personality

Extremely loyal and super attached

Noted to have exotic taste along with lots of quiet vocalizations like chirps and peeps

Abyssinian

One of the oldest cat breeds that retains the look of the African Jungle cat

very athletic

only exists as a shorthaired ( mainly ruddy brown and grey)

naturally inquisitive, more aware of minor changes than other breeds

Scottish fold

Exhibits pinna chondrodystrophy,

know to stand up like a prairie dog if something catches their attention

Chondrodystrophy - inherited skeletal disorder affecting cartilage growth and development.

Folded ears arose from spontaneous mutation

A straight eared version of this breed was elevated to show status in 2022

Bombay

Fully black coat with glossy shine- bred to resemble the black leopard of India

Hybrid breed (american shorthair X Burmese) but, now standard

very silly, goofy

intense love for toys but will be happy with anything really

Siamese

Almost all individuals have medium crystal blue eyes and are born fully white

Thailand (siam)- royal cat

originally much fatter before it become the skinny breed we know today

Very active- loudest and most attention demanding cat breed

Ancestor for many cat breeds

Sphynx

Their hairless “suede” coat makes them sensitive to sunlight and temperature but other than that, very few health problems

lack of hair around ears is also a concern- clean regularly and use a cap when bathing to prevent ear infection

Great for people who are allergic to cat fur (NOT SALIVIA)

Ocicat

First cat bred to resemble a wild cat (spotted coat) although it has no wild blood.

Abyssinian X Siamese X american short hair

Russian Blue

Only found as blue hair with a short coat, eyes are typically green

Very cleanly: known to fetch and open doors

Singapra

Originated in sigapore

very curious and playfull

One of the smallest cat breeds at maturity

Somali

“little red fox”

can use their feet as hands to open cabinets like hands

Tail almost lenght of body

long hair mutation of ayssinian